University of Memphis Athletics
University of Memphis
Tennessee Tech
Tigers Tame Tennessee Tech, 40-10
Aug 30, 2003 | Football
Aug 30, 2003
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)- DeAngelo Williams scored three touchdowns, caught four passes for 135 yards and rushed for 61 more Saturday night to lead Memphis to a 40-10 victory over Tennessee Tech.
Williams caught touchdown passes of 80 and 28 yards in the third quarter as Memphis (1-0) pulled away. Williams also had a 1-yard scoring run in the first half.
Maurice Avery had a pair of touchdown runs covering 33 and 3 yards for the Tigers.
Division I-AA Tennessee Tech (0-1), winless in 15 tries against Division 1-A teams, trailed 31-3 after Williams' third period scores.
It was also a record-breaking night for Memphis quarterback Danny Wimprine, who completed 15 of 21 passes for 266 yards and the pair of TDs to Williams. Wimprine established new school career marks for yards and completions.
Avery's 33-yard touchdown came on a reverse in the first quarter for a 10-0 Tiger lead.
Stephen Gostkowski opened the Memphis scoring with a 39-yard field goal in the first quarter, and closed it with a 23-yarder in the fourth.
The only Golden Eagles score in the first half came on a 39-yard field goal by Josh Foster as time expired, cutting the Tiger lead to 17-3.
The offensive highlight for the Golden Eagles came in the third quarter when Craft hit Derek Lee for a 65-yard touchdown.
